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A review by mary_soon_lee
Theory by Sienna Tristen
4.0
Having read and loved a poetry chapbook ([b:Hortus Animarum|112268537|Hortus Animarum|Sienna Tristen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1677279719l/112268537._SX50_.jpg|134876964]) by Sienna Tristen, I went looking for other books by her. "The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming" is a hefty fantasy novel, but it has a touch of poetry in its lyrical prose. It tells the story of Ronoah, a man far from home and coming unmoored, lonely and unsure. Ronoah soon meets Reilin, a mysterious larger-than-life figure, supremely confident and competent.
I loved Ronoah. I wanted to wrap him up and tell him everything would be all right. I liked Reilin most of the time, but wanted him to be kinder to Ronoah! The book is unhurried and quietly magical. There are stories within stories, mysteries present and ancient. Although most of the tale is gentle, there are dark chapters.
Four out of five fire-blessed stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
I loved Ronoah. I wanted to wrap him up and tell him everything would be all right. I liked Reilin most of the time, but wanted him to be kinder to Ronoah! The book is unhurried and quietly magical. There are stories within stories, mysteries present and ancient. Although most of the tale is gentle, there are dark chapters.
Four out of five fire-blessed stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).